Evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glass

Soy sauce aroma type Baijiu (SSAB) is a complex blend of seven rounds of raw SSAB, each with distinct aroma profiles that evolve during maturation. Tracking the aging of individual rounds is crucial for understanding flavor development. The round 1–4 SSABs were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass sp...

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Main Authors: Shi-Yi Wang, Chen Li, Yu-Jie Li, Guang-Qian Liu, Zhen-Ming Lu, Li-Juan Chai, Hong-Yu Xu, Jin-Song Shi, Song-Tao Wang, Cai-Hong Shen, Xiao-Juan Zhang, Zheng-Hong Xu
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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author Shi-Yi Wang
Chen Li
Yu-Jie Li
Guang-Qian Liu
Zhen-Ming Lu
Li-Juan Chai
Hong-Yu Xu
Jin-Song Shi
Song-Tao Wang
Cai-Hong Shen
Xiao-Juan Zhang
Zheng-Hong Xu
author_facet Shi-Yi Wang
Chen Li
Yu-Jie Li
Guang-Qian Liu
Zhen-Ming Lu
Li-Juan Chai
Hong-Yu Xu
Jin-Song Shi
Song-Tao Wang
Cai-Hong Shen
Xiao-Juan Zhang
Zheng-Hong Xu
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description Soy sauce aroma type Baijiu (SSAB) is a complex blend of seven rounds of raw SSAB, each with distinct aroma profiles that evolve during maturation. Tracking the aging of individual rounds is crucial for understanding flavor development. The round 1–4 SSABs were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and an electronic tongue over one-year aging. Results showed that short/medium-chain esters decrease while long-chain esters, acids, aldehydes, pyrazines, ketones, and furans increase. Kinetic analysis showed that short/medium-chain ethyl esters reach equilibrium in the esterification-hydrolysis reactions, whereas long-chain ethyl esters favor esterification, with their reaction quotient (Qc) diverging from the equilibrium point. Linoleic acid ethyl ester, identified as a key aging marker, was found to reduce the volatilization rate of critical aroma compounds in the finished glass, thereby prolonged the duration of lingering aromas. These findings provide a foundation for improving SSAB blending and storage, highlighting aging's key role in enhancing Baijiu quality.
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spelling doaj-art-897ab0c27aa7458bafc1a57cf54c11c42025-02-12T05:32:29ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-01-0125102193Evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glassShi-Yi Wang0Chen Li1Yu-Jie Li2Guang-Qian Liu3Zhen-Ming Lu4Li-Juan Chai5Hong-Yu Xu6Jin-Song Shi7Song-Tao Wang8Cai-Hong Shen9Xiao-Juan Zhang10Zheng-Hong Xu11Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR ChinaInnovation Center for Advanced Brewing Science and Technology, College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR ChinaSchool of Life Science and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Solid-State Brewing, Luzhou 646000, PR ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Solid-State Brewing, Luzhou 646000, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; Corresponding authors at: Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; Innovation Center for Advanced Brewing Science and Technology, College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China; Corresponding authors at: Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.Soy sauce aroma type Baijiu (SSAB) is a complex blend of seven rounds of raw SSAB, each with distinct aroma profiles that evolve during maturation. Tracking the aging of individual rounds is crucial for understanding flavor development. The round 1–4 SSABs were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and an electronic tongue over one-year aging. Results showed that short/medium-chain esters decrease while long-chain esters, acids, aldehydes, pyrazines, ketones, and furans increase. Kinetic analysis showed that short/medium-chain ethyl esters reach equilibrium in the esterification-hydrolysis reactions, whereas long-chain ethyl esters favor esterification, with their reaction quotient (Qc) diverging from the equilibrium point. Linoleic acid ethyl ester, identified as a key aging marker, was found to reduce the volatilization rate of critical aroma compounds in the finished glass, thereby prolonged the duration of lingering aromas. These findings provide a foundation for improving SSAB blending and storage, highlighting aging's key role in enhancing Baijiu quality.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000392BaijiuAgingFlavorAging markerLong chain fatty acid ethyl esters
spellingShingle Shi-Yi Wang
Chen Li
Yu-Jie Li
Guang-Qian Liu
Zhen-Ming Lu
Li-Juan Chai
Hong-Yu Xu
Jin-Song Shi
Song-Tao Wang
Cai-Hong Shen
Xiao-Juan Zhang
Zheng-Hong Xu
Evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glass
Food Chemistry: X
Baijiu
Aging
Flavor
Aging marker
Long chain fatty acid ethyl esters
title Evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glass
title_full Evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glass
title_fullStr Evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glass
title_full_unstemmed Evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glass
title_short Evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glass
title_sort evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glass
topic Baijiu
Aging
Flavor
Aging marker
Long chain fatty acid ethyl esters
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000392
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